We invite you to submit special session proposals on any topic related to the broad areas of interest of the conference. The special session should cover a topic that is contemporary, hot, and complementary to the normal CFP topics. The special session should be able to generate enthusiasm among the conference participants. Each organized session should have a minimum of 6 registered papers that will be subject to the regular review cycle. The session organizers have full authority in soliciting papers for the session. Each session is limited to no more than 3 organizers. Proposals should be submitted before the deadline of August 31, 2023 (early the better).

Special Session Proposal Submission Details

A 2-page maximum PDF file, including the following:

- Title of the special session.
- Description of the topics that the special session will address, how the special session complements the reviewed paper sessions in the main conference, and why the theme of the special session is relevant.
- Expected format of the special session (ideas to promote the active exchange of ideas especially in a virtual format).
- Organizers with a short bio, affiliation, and their expertise in the proposed topic(s)

Note: If you would like to propose a special session, please email the proposal in the above format to Dr. Anu Bajaj <er.anubajaj@gmail.com> with a cc to Ms. Mabrouka Salmi <salmimabrouka7@gmail.com>

Approved Special Sessions

SS1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) based Solutions for Cybersecurity
Organizers:
V. M. Manikandan, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh, India
Renjith P, NIT Calicut, Kerala, India

SS2: Cybersecurity and Information Security for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Organizers:
Mário Antunes, Polytechnic of Leiria (IPLeira), CRACS, INESC TEC, Portugal
Ana Maria Madureira, ISEP/P.PORTO, Portugal